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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 148
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.8

Urban mpg: 24.1
Extra urban mpg: 47.1
Combined mpg: 34.9
CO2 (g/km): 195


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4360
Height (mm): 1411
Width (mm): 1748
Wheelbase (mm): 2660
Front track (mm): 1474
Rear track (mm): 1507
Cargo volume (litres): 240
Gross weight (kg): 1950
Kerb weight (kg): 1585
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1200
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 700
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 53


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Straight-six petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front.

Management: Emissions controlled to EU4 levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2996
Compression ratio: 10.70:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 85.00 x 88.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 215 at 6100 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 199 at 2500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox. Rear-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 4.323:1
2nd: 2.456:1
3rd: 1.659:1
4th: 1.230:1
5th: 1.000:1
6th: 0.848:1
Reverse: 3.938:1
Final drive: 3.230:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double-joint tiebar spring strut axle in aluminium.

Rear: Five-arm axle in lightweight steel.

Steering: Electronic power assisted rack and pinion. 3.0 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.70

Brakes: Single-piston fixed callipers vented disc brakes. Front: 300 x 24mm. Rear: 300 x 20mm. ABS, CBC, ASC, DSC, DTC, DBC.

Wheels: 7J x 17-inch alloys.

Tyres: 205/50 R17 89W RSC.







 

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